Tag: midlife health
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Early Heart Checks Could Signal Dementia Risk 25 Years Early
New evidence links heart biomarkers to future dementia risk A new study suggests that a simple blood test in midlife could forecast a person’s risk of developing dementia up to 25 years later. The key finding centers on troponin, a protein traditionally used to diagnose heart injury. In this study, higher midlife troponin levels were…
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Dementia Signals in Midlife: Troponin Blood Checks Could Predict 25 Years Early
New findings suggest a surprising link between heart health and future dementia risk Researchers have identified a potential early-warning sign for dementia, proposing that routine heart checks in midlife could reveal an elevated risk up to a quarter-century before symptoms appear. The focus is on troponin, a protein released into the bloodstream when the heart…
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63-Year-Old Reality Check: Act Now for Heart Health in Midlife
Rethinking Heart Health: A Reality Check for Midlife New data from Blackrock Health’s Rapid Cardiac Care program reveals a striking trend: the average age of patients presenting with cardiac concerns is just 63. This midlife reality underscores that heart disease is not solely an issue for the elderly. It can take root years earlier, often…
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Quitting Smoking in Midlife Slows Memory Loss and Brain Decline
New evidence that quitting smoking can protect the brain, even in midlife A major international study published in The Lancet offers a hopeful message for millions: quitting smoking is beneficial for brain health even if you’re in your 40s, 50s, or older. The research shows that stopping smoking after years of use slows memory loss…
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Quitting Smoking Later in Life Slows Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline, New Study Finds
New Findings Highlight the Brain Benefits of Quitting Smoking A recent international study published in The Lancet provides new hope for smokers who fear the health consequences of decades-long tobacco use. The research shows that quitting smoking, even in midlife or later, significantly slows memory loss and cognitive decline. In other words, it’s never too…
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Quitting Smoking in Midlife Slows Memory Decline, Study Finds
New findings from an international study A groundbreaking international analysis published in The Lancet reveals a powerful message: quitting smoking can slow brain aging and protect memory, even if you start the quit journey in midlife or later. The study tracked cognitive changes in adults as they aged and compared those who never smoked, current…
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Healthy Aging: Smart Carbs for Women in 40s — Harvard Insights
Smart carbs and healthy aging: why women in their 40s should rethink carbohydrates Healthy aging goes beyond adding years to life; it’s about preserving vitality, independence, and mental clarity as you grow older. For women in their 40s, the choice of carbohydrates can play a surprising and powerful role in long-term health. A Harvard-led study…
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Midlife loneliness climbs in Canberra as cost-of-living pressures bite, new health survey finds
Canberra’s midlife loneliness: a shifting social landscape A new Health Research Institute survey embedded in the University of Canberra’s Living Well in the ACT Region report reveals a worrying trend: loneliness is rising fastest among Canberrans in their 30s and 40s. The ACT’s midlife cohort has overtaken younger residents as the most socially isolated group,…
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New MSU Grant Examines Perimenopause and Its Impact on Mental Health
Groundbreaking Research Focuses on Perimenopause and Mental Health A new $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health is funding research at Michigan State University to explore an often overlooked period in women’s lives: perimenopause. The study, led by MSU’s Department of Psychology, aims to understand how hormonal fluctuations during midlife may influence…
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The truth about vitamin pills for midlife women: should you start taking supplements—and which ones actually help?
Do midlife women need supplements? The idea of “more is better” with vitamins isn’t proven to boost longevity for everyone. Yet as women move through perimenopause and into midlife, the body’s nutrient needs shift. Expert dietitians argue there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, but there are clear scenarios where supplements can be a helpful safety net—especially…